Washington State
FAIR HOUSING UPDATE
Published by the Fair Housing Partners of Washington |
| Volume 13, Issue 1 |
February 2008 |
Past Issues | Upcoming Events | Fair Housing Resources | About This Publication
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Fair Housing Events
22nd Annual Tacoma Fair Housing Conference
Save the Date: Thursday, April 24, 2008, at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center.
Annual Fair Housing Awards Banquet
Join us for the Fair Housing Center of Washington Awards Banquet, Thursday, May 1, 5-7:00 pm.
Spokane's 2008 Fair Housing Conference: "Diversify Your World"
Enhance your knowledge of fair housing laws, and the appropriate way to communicate with a varied ethnic and cultural clientele. (Realtors earn 3.5 credit hours for afternoon session.)
Justice Department Access Forum
The U.S. Department of Justice is hosting a free breakfast event on the topic of accessibility in the construction of multi-family housing. The program will be held from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. on May 20, 2008, at the Marriott SpringHill Suites in downtown Seattle.
Articles in this issue
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Hearing Examiner Upholds Ruling Regarding Disability Rights – Housing Provider Must Keep Disabled Residents Connected
A prominent Seattle housing provider has decided not to appeal a recent ruling by King County Superior Court in a pair of disability-related fair housing cases, and has agreed to judgments imposed by the Seattle Hearing Examiner.
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act
April is Fair Housing Month. This article outlines the history of the law.
Fair Housing Questions & Answers Column
- Isn't there a list of words and phrases to use or not to use in advertising our rentals?
- Can manager Baines ask applicants about their citizenship?
- Mr. Minton has religious convictions about unmarried couples who live together, and he refuses to rent to them. Is Minton discriminating?
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ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION
The Washington State Fair Housing Update is a quarterly publication of Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) Agencies and non-profit fair housing organizations. For more information, contact us:
U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development
206-220-5170 / 1-800-877-0246 / TTY 206-220-5185 / Website: www.hud.gov/offices/fheo
Washington State Human Rights Commission
360-753-6770 / 1-800-233-3247 / TTY 1-800-300-7525 / Website: www.hum.wa.gov
King County Office of Civil Rights
206-296-7592 / TTY 206-296-7596 / Website: www.metrokc.gov/dias/ocre
Seattle Office for Civil Rights
206-684-4500 / TTY 206-684-4503 / Website: www.cityofseattle.net/civilrights
Tacoma Human Rights & Human Services Department
253-591-5151 / TTY 253-591-5153 / Website: www.cityoftacoma.org/HRHS
Fair Housing Center of Washington
253-274-9523 / 1-888-766-8800 / TTY 253-274-9523 / Website: www.fhcwashington.org
Northwest Fair Housing Alliance (Spokane)
509-325-2665 / 1-800-200-FAIR (3247) / Website: www.nwfairhouse.org
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